Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

NORTHWEST SURGICAL

9 days ago

United States$113k–182kFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join NORTHWEST SURGICAL as a Physician Assistant - Orthopedics in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Support an environment that reinforces Rebound’s mission and Core Values of; Superior Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Quality and Recognition.

Provide direct patient care to include, but not limited to, examinations, physicals, diagnosis, and documenting patient medical data and health histories.

Assist with surgical and microscopic procedures within standards of care and practice guidelines; obtain staff privileges as necessary to assist physicians.

Develop and implement appropriate care management plan.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join NORTHWEST SURGICAL as a Physician Assistant - Orthopedics.

Key Skills

OrthopedicsPatient careSurgical assistanceDiagnosisPhysical examinationsCare managementTherapeutic proceduresInjectionsWound careTriageClinical documentationPatient educationCommunicationProblem solvingDecision makingLeadership

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and be a graduate of an accredited physician assistant program with current Washington and Oregon licensure. Certification through the NCCPA and BLS/ACLS certification are required, with one year of experience preferred.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Orthopedics at NORTHWEST SURGICAL a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at NORTHWEST SURGICAL is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

NORTHWEST SURGICAL lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $114k to $183k annually.

This is approximately 71% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($114k–$183k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedics, Patient care, Surgical assistance, Diagnosis, Physical examinations, Care management, Therapeutic procedures, Injections. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide direct patient care, including examinations, diagnosis, and the development of care management plans. They will also assist physicians with surgical procedures and manage therapeutic treatments such as injections and wound care.

Benefits package: Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, Profit sharing, Life insurance, Short-term disability, Long-term disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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